Becoming a caregiver: attachment theory and poorly performing doctors

摘要: CONTEXT In this paper, I review a theoretical paradigm (attachment theory) which facilitates an understanding of how human care-giving and care-eliciting behaviours develop are maintained over the lifespan. argue that has particular utility in: (i) training doctors; (ii) why some doctors medical students experience high levels stress, (iii) developing interventions to help those who struggle manage work-related stress. METHODS carried out key texts previously published studies attachment styles in caregivers. RESULTS Large-scale epidemiological studies, using valid reliable measures, show insecure found proportion normal populations both males females. Insecure is associated with impaired stress management subtle deficits sensitivity. It reasonable assume entering performance problems may have influence they approach their occupational CONCLUSIONS Attachment theory useful for thinking about as professional caregiver. early experiences be risk factor poor exposed increasing demands carers. These findings lead suggestions possible research support interventions.